Career and Transition Support Facilitator, Exceptional Student Education

Henry County Schools • McDonough, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a Facilitator for Career and Transition Support within the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) division. The primary focus is to assist students with disabilities, particularly those served under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), in navigating career, technical, and agricultural education clusters. The position involves coordinating services to help learners achieve their transition goals, communicating with parents, collaborating with various stakeholders, and supporting teachers in implementing best practices for secondary transition and instruction for students with low incidence disabilities. The facilitator will also provide support with transition assessment materials and strategies, assist with career and technical testing, and identify research-based practices for secondary transition. Additionally, the role involves supporting work sites, coordinating with agencies like Vocational Rehabilitation, and acting as a liaison for transition-related programs. The facilitator will also organize orientations, assist with applications for post-secondary programs, and conduct seminars and presentations on transition topics.

Requirements

• Minimum of a T-4 Georgia Educator Certificate in Special Education or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful certified level experience in education.
• Knowledge of transition activities and post-secondary opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of best practices for working with students with low incidence disabilities including autism and intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Skilled at collaborative decision-making for individual students and staff growth.
• Skilled at working with a diverse group of students with disabilities.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Must be able to be present at the physical worksite.
• Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending, lifting, and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communication skills are essential factors in performing essential tasks.

Nice To Haves

• T-5 Educator Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource and support to schools in assisting students with disabilities with career, technical, and agricultural education clusters, and coordinate services for successful transition goals.
• Communicate with parents regarding concerns, questions, and requests for assistance.
• Collaborate with Parent Mentors and district staff to facilitate timely resolution and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Collaborate with assigned Coordinator to analyze constituent concerns, identify trends, and recommend strategies to strengthen family partnerships.
• Support teachers in implementing best practices for secondary transition and instruction for students with low incidence disabilities.
• Provide support to special educators regarding transition assessment materials and strategies.
• Assist teachers with providing transition assessments to secondary ESE students, including Career & Technical Testing and test interpretation.
• Identify and support the use of research-based practices related to secondary transition.
• Provide support to teachers and community businesses to maintain work sites for CBVI and WBL.
• Assist case managers with coordinating student's course of study with short and long-range career goals through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Attend individual student transition meetings as required.
• Find alternative training/educational programs for ESE students considering dropping out of school.
• Gather employability-related information for students to assist them in making career decisions.
• Solicit outside community businesses, stakeholders, and agencies to speak on available resources.
• Coordinate and support services offered to schools and students through the Vocational Rehabilitation Agency.
• Work as a liaison with transition-related agencies and/or programs outside of the district.
• Provide information to teachers, parents, and students regarding transition planning and available programs.
• Organize orientations at secondary schools regarding transition agency services.
• Assist students and parents with applications for programs such as: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Medicaid Waiver, etc.
• Provide on-going special topic seminars for teachers, parents, and students on topics related to post-secondary transition.
• Facilitate presentations to school and community groups related to post-secondary transition requirements and activities.
• Facilitate professional development upon request related to any topics within the job description.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed